Ka aro au (Cuba Street song)

Hinemoana Baker

Migrations
The Gathering Place of Eels

Hinemoana Baker wrote the lyrics for a haka/waiata that names the mountains, iwi and hapū who occupied Te Aro Pā, in central Wellington and those who are still mana whenua today. It was first performed by several Wellington choirs at the Cuba Dupa Festival in 2014 celebrating the history, diversity and energy of Cuba Street.

I turn to face Ahumairangi (Tinakori Hill)
There, too, is Matairangi (Mt Victoria)
I turn to Pukeahu (Mt Cook)
And to where Tapu-te-Ranga stands — (the Island, Island Bay)
I sing of Ngāti Mutunga
​Ngāti Tama, Ruanui and Taranaki
I pay tribute to you, Te Āti Awa
Here in the Great Bay of Tara (Wellington)